The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Difficulty: Moderate difficult

Quick Summary

This is a beautiful and widely performed sacred choral piece often used as a benediction or closing blessing in religious services and ceremonies.  It has a simple yet poignant melody which requires good breath control. Harmonies are not so hard, however the top part soars in pitch to G’ in the final extended “Amen”.

Composer

Words & Music by John Rutter

Arranger

John Rutter

Publisher

Oxford University press

Recording Artists

Available Extras

SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Orchestral parts